While there may not be an easy cure for preventing your skin from producing too much oil, there are ways to control this skin condition. Read on to learn what options we suggest for managing your oily skin.
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Adjust Your Skincare Routine
Oily skin usually requires its own range of products, so switch to a skincare regimen specifically suited for oily skin types. We recommend the following skincare routine:
Use Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer Twice Everyday
Look for cleansers that contain sulfur, salicylic acid or tea tree oil – all of which dissolve excess sebum. Glycolic acid is also a good active ingredient, as it improves the skin’s overall tone and texture. After cleansing, use a mild, alcohol-free toner to remove impurities that your cleanser may have missed. Finish your routine by applying a light, oil-free moisturizer.
Use an Astringent Every Other Day
If your skin is excessively oily, you can use an astringent to tighten pores and further remove oil, but because astringents contain high levels of alcohol, many find them over-drying and harsh – these should, at most, be used every other day, and never use them after you’ve exfoliated your face.
Exfoliate Once a Week
Exfoliating is good for preventing pores from clogging – something that happens often with oily skin types. Many people choose to use an oil-free scrub designed for oily skin types, but be gentle when applying it to the face so as not to irritate the skin.
Apply a Facial Mask Once a Week
A deep-cleansing facial mask containing clay can soak up excess oil, reducing shine for several days. Look for masks that also contain ingredients like honey or shea butter that soothe the skin and prevent it from drying out. However, these masks may still over dry your face, so consider applying them only to the oiliest areas.
Controlling Shine Throughout the Day
When applying makeup in the morning, first use a mattifying or oil-control primer or base. This will absorb oil throughout the day, keeping skin looking fresh and shine-free. You can also powder your T-zone to soak up additional sebum on your face’s oiliest areas: the forehead and nose.
If your face often starts looking greasy later on in the day, then oil-control paper is your friend. These are great for a quick fix to blot away shine. These papers also tend not to dry out the skin and can be used over makeup. A dusting of a translucent powder can be applied two or three times during the day after blotting the face to cover up extra shine.
Consult a Professional
When nothing else seems to work, consider seeing a dermatologist. Many of the same medications for stopping acne are similarly recommended for treating oily skin. Doctors can also prescribe topical creams with tretinoin, adapalene or tazarotene, which can alter the way pores secrete sebum, thereby reducing oiliness. These products can be irritating, so it’s best to use them on the oiliest areas of your face as you need to.
Other, more dramatic treatment options include pulsed light and heat energy therapies and diode laser therapy, which target and may destroy sebaceous glands. These possibilities, however, can be very expensive, and the long-term benefits and risks are still unknown – consult an experienced dermatologist to see if this is the right choice for you.
Now’s the Time to Act
Left untreated, oily skin can lead to acne flare ups and a buildup of dead skin cells, leading to sallow-looking skin and enlarged pores – that’s why it’s imperative to find a way to treat the oily skin you have right away. So take action now to get that shine-free, fresh complexion you’ve always wanted.
Disclaimer: The information on this website and any related links are for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, contact a professional healthcare provider.
Your tip of applying face mask, as it contain ingredients like honey or shea butter that soothe the skin and prevent it from drying out works. I am thankful to you for giving this suggestion as it helps to reduce my oily skin.
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Oily skin is the most common and ugly looking skin problem among Indians. I am happy that you have shared such helpful article. It will really help people with oily skin.
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Hey, great article. I struggle with oily skin since was 13, hope this guide will help me.
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Oily skin is the most common skin problem this article is helpful for those who have the problem with oily skin.
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Thank you for sharing these amazing tips with us. I have oily skin and because of that I face so many problems but I think these tips gonna help me a lot.
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Nice article! These are all valid and helpful insights.
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I add a couple of drops of Tea Tree Oil to my rosewater toner and it works to gently balance my skin, tighten pores and to prevent whiteheads, blackheads, and acne.
It’s the best results I’ve had after 30 years of oily skin, rosacea and acne problems.
Add Tea Tree Oil drops to your shampoo and body oil or lotion too
Also Chanel Velvet Blurring foundation is the best I’ve found for oily skin.
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Hey!
I’m Darling. Oily face has almost disfigure.
Have been a victim of years for several years now and have tried anything to possible but no improvement.
What do I do please?
Hi Darling! I’m sad to hear about your oily skin not getting better. Please note that the oily skin is the result of overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands located under the surface of the skin. There are many remedies to treat oily skin, but if it persists even though you have tried everything, I would suggest consulting with a dermatologist. Hopefully that helps! Kindest regards <3
This essay is fantastic!! My face is not as greasy as it was previously after following your advice. There are also less acne breakouts. I’m really delighted you guys wrote this article to improve people’s lives!!
Wow, this comment brought much joy to us! It is so great to hear that this article helped you fight your oily skin and notice remarkable results. We are thrilled to hear that you spotted fewer acne breakouts. That is just amazing! Keep up with everything we post as we always strive to deliver high-quality content to help our readers improve their lives, just as you have noticed! We wish you a blissful weekend! Sweetest regards :)
So I know there are the products that you use everyday twice a day but at what point in the skin care routine would you use the astringent exfoliant in face mask? With those three be on different days or the same days or right after the daily skin care routine or before it?
Hi there, it is very abrasive and is usually acids or enzymes, it dissolves dead skin cells. We do not recommend using it every day. Have a great day <3
Can we use the brand clean and clear?
Hi there, we do not recommend using any other brands, as our FOREO products were only tested with our serum and therefore using other brands could damage your device.
This information is literally for me. Because during school days I have always been careless about my skin but now I really want it clean. But these acnes and oily skin are not getting rid of my face. But hopefully, now I will be able to get rid of them. Thanks for your blog.
Hey there, glad our article was helpful to you! Feel free to update is with your process! Have a great day <3
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